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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,023.66 and 410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,023.66 and 410.20 is: 566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,023.66 = 410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,023.66 = 410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,023.66 × 410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 419,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,905.33/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.08

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